Workforce

Richland County promotes a highly skilled and motivated workforce. Businesses in Richland County have the opportunity to take advantage of many workforce training and apprentice programs in the region in order to retain and development talent.

Number of New Jobs Available

The number of new jobs available within Mansfield and within a 5-mile, 10-mile, 15-mile, and 25-mile radius from the center of Mansfield.

Target

$10.25

Actual

$8.30

Adult Average Earnings

Wages help give businesses data on labor costs, which can influence business decisions regarding firm location and workforce composition. The number of establishments compared to average wages provide a picture of the overall skill of the workforce.

Target

1

Actual

0

Employment Rate in Select Industries

The growth of total employment in Richland County’s strongest industries is an important indicator of the overall health of the economy. The measure also reflects the growth and decline of certain industries, as well as which industries dominate the employment mix and which industries are becoming increasingly dominate influencers on the economic landscape.

Data reported quarterly.

Target

N/A

Actual

N/A

Change in Manufacturing Employment

The manufacturing industry has historically been the leading employer in Richland County. This chart compares two factors, the number of manufacturing establishments and the number of manufacturing employees, to determine the growth of manufacturing establishments in comparison to the number of employees the industry is adding.